| Reference Number | MIMM/2021-8/187 |
| Title | Neurological Percussion Hammer |
| Date | 1975-2025 |
| Description | Also known as a Babinski hammer, this percussion hammer features a detachable handle with a screw-in head, fitted with rubber on one end and a scre-in needle on the other.
Embossed with Preservex™ (anti-inflammatory drug), suggesting promotional medical gadget or pharmaceutical giveaway.
Part of the Hadden Family Medical Collection. |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Dimensions | 230mm x 40mm |
| Digital Collections | View online in our digital collections |
| Copyright | Free to use under the terms of the Creative Commons Licence Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) |
| Credit Line | Royal College of Physicians of Ireland |
| Object Name | Percussion Hammer |
| Term | Physical Examination -- Instrumentation |
| Neurologic Examination -- Instrumentation |